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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,110.58, 379,512.86 and 179,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,110.58, 379,512.86 and 179,673.14 is: 247,857.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,110.58 : 379,512.86 = 179,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,110.58/379,512.86 = 179,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,110.58x = 379,512.86 × 179,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,110.58x = 68,188,267,226.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,188,267,226.58/275,110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,857.67

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